Best Pizza in Berkeley
Updated June 16, 2026 · Ranked by combined rating and review volume
Where to find the best pizza in Berkeley
Cheese Board Collective Pizzeria is a Berkeley icon, celebrated for its unique concept of serving just one fresh, flavorful vegetarian pizza creation daily. This bustling, community-focused spot often features live music, drawing long lines for its surprising and delicious pies, complemented by an amazing green dip.
Curry Pizza House Berkeley offers a brilliant fusion of authentic Indian flavors with classic pizza, where every bite is packed with perfectly balanced spices and high-quality ingredients. Beyond their unique Palak Paneer and Desi garlic sticks, they also serve excellent conventional pizzas and convenient slices, catering to all tastes.
State Flour Pizza Company consistently impresses with its perfect wood-fired, thin-crust pizzas, generously loaded with gourmet and inventive toppings that showcase serious culinary intention. This cozy spot offers a local, community-run vibe with warm mood lighting and a clean, vintage-inspired decor, making every visit a delightful experience.
Nabolom Bakery - Pizzeria, a beloved worker-owned institution for over two decades, excels in both its exceptional pastries and daily-changing pizzas with a crunchy, thin crust. Expect delicious, freshly baked goods like their famous Pistachio Snail and orange cardamom knots, all crafted with love and quality ingredients in this cozy, primarily take-out spot where cash is preferred for smaller purchases.
Altan's Place
Altan's Place is a charming and cozy restaurant renowned for its delicious pizzas featuring excellent crusts and toppings, with a popular veggie option. This family-run establishment is praised for its incredibly friendly staff, great ambiance, and a diverse menu that extends to salads, bagels, and waffles, all at very reasonable prices.
Contenders
Places submitted by the community. The top contender with more points than #5 gets promoted.
How we ranked the best pizza in Berkeley
Every place on this list is scored by a Bayesian weighted formula combined with a volume bonus. It rewards consistent positive feedback at scale, not just a high average rating — a 4.9-star place with 12 reviews ranks below a 4.6-star place with 800.
score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C + γ × log₁₀(v)
The prior m adapts to each neighborhood: it's the median review count among local candidates. So 200 reviews counts as “small sample” in dense markets like the West Village, but “solid” in quieter neighborhoods. Places with extreme review volume that clearly dominate their peers are promoted to #1. No paid placements — every spot earns its position via the public data.
Frequently asked about Berkeley pizza
What is the highest-rated pizza in Berkeley?
State Flour Pizza Company has the highest Google rating in our list of the best pizza in Berkeley, with 4.9 stars across 145 reviews.
Which pizza in Berkeley has the most reviews?
Cheese Board Collective Pizzeria has the most reviews of any pizza on this list — 3,889 ratings averaging 4.8 stars on Google.
How are the best pizza in Berkeley ranked?
Each place is scored using a Bayesian weighted formula that combines its average Google rating with its review count. This pulls small-sample places toward the local mean — so a 4.9-star spot with 12 reviews is ranked below a 4.6-star spot with 800 reviews. Volume and consistency matter, not just an inflated average.
When was this ranking last updated?
This ranking of the best pizza in Berkeley was last refreshed in June 2026 using the latest Google ratings and review counts. Restaurants and bars change constantly — always verify hours and current status before visiting.
Why isn't my favorite pizza on the list of best pizza in Berkeley?
To be considered, a place needs enough Google reviews for the rating to be statistically meaningful (at least 5 reviews, ideally 25+). Newer or hyper-local spots can be excellent but score lower until enough people review them. Boundaries also matter — a spot just outside the Berkeley area may show up on a neighboring ranking instead.